7/12/2007 HOUSING AUTHORITY Minutes

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run an ad on the town's cable station. Advertisements will continue to run in all local papers and fliers have been distributed Cape-wide. • We've had a couple septic issues both at Breezy Acres and Homeyer Village. At Homeyer Village, during the regular maintenance pumping they encountered heavy root intrusion on the sub surface of the tank. Foots need to be removed and the riser reinstalled. The cost of this is going to be $785.00. I've approved the work to be done. At Breezy Acres, one of the three septic systems on building A has been overfilled and has had to be pump twice in the past sic months. A B Canto has recommended an evaluation be done at a cost of$165-00. I've approved the evaluation to be done and will keep you posted. OLD BUSINESS: Town land for affordable Dousing: Mrs. Botsford stated that she has been in contact with Joyce Mason about the land we are interested in. In an email Ms. Mason informed Mrs. Botsford that the two parcels in question are currently part of an ongoing ratter with the Board of Selectmen. At this time Ms. Mason does not see the selectmen placing an article on the October Town Meeting. Ms. Mason said she will discuss this further with the Board, but does not anticipate this going forward at this time. Mr. Halpern stated that he would like the full copy of the listing of town land available for development of affordable housing. Ms. Carron offered to get a copy to Ms. Botsford who will distribute it to all board members. NEW BUSINESS: Update to BreeZy Acres Resident Handbook: Mrs. Botsford stated that the board had been provided with a copy of the updated Resident Handbook for Bretzy�kcres residents. The updated handbook was discussed briefly and a motion was made by Mr, t. porte and seconded by Mr. Halpern to adopt the updated Breezy Acres resident handbook as presented. The motion carried. Mrs. Botsford stated that she would be sure that all residents were provided with a copy of the new handbook. OTHER BUSINESS: Mrs. Botsford stated that she had an item to add and asked Mr. Halpern if he wanted to go first. He stated that he'd wait. Mrs. Botsford stated that her vacation time had accrued._quite a bit,, and she didn't expect to be able to take any time off any time soon. In the past, the board had allowed her to take payment in lieu of vacation time. After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Laporte and seconded by Ids. Garron to appropriate the necessary funds to allover Mrs. Botsford two weeks s pall in lieu of vacation time. The motion carried. His, Carron stated that this should automatically be an option for Mrs.. Botsford. Mrs. Botsford thanked the board. CPA(Community Preservation Act) update/Report from liaison: Mr. Halpern gave the board a very brief update on the CPA committee. He stated that the CPA Committee had made its decision on what will be on the October town meeting warrant. one will be to fund Phase II of the Breezy Acres Expansion. Mr. Harsch asked when the housing authority could re-submit its other proposals. Mr. Halpern said he wasnft sure when the deadline was, but he thinks it is in October. He will let Mrs. Botsford know. ' COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE: Mrs. Botsford stated that the only communication that she hasn't mentioned is a letter from MasHo she has received stating that they'd appointed her to the Member Services/Professional Development Committee. Meetings are monthly and she looks forward to 5 serving. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 13, 2007 at :05 PM. A motion was made by Mr. Laporte and seconded by Ms. Carron to adjourn. The notion curried. The meeting was adjourned at : o P.M. -2 -